Chapters 71-72 Summary

In San Diego, Rebecca witnesses parts of an argument between her parents. She sneaks around to watch because it represents such a change from the way they usually ignore each other. When the contents of a research box fall over the banister to the floor, it triggers memories of the plane crash. Suddenly, Rebecca feels the need to get away so she hastily packs a bag of clothes and shoes. She climbs into her mother's car. Soon Jane appears in her underwear with clothes in her hand. Jane climbs into her car and is startled to find Rebecca there. They leave on July 3, 1990.

Oliver, Jane and Rebecca are going back to San Diego. Sam and Joley have come out to say their goodbyes under the glare of Oliver. Sam loads Rebecca into the backseat of Oliver's Town Car. Joley hugs Jane...